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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.80, 331.24 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.80, 331.24 and 124.72 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.80 : 331.24 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.80/331.24 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.80x = 331.24 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.80x = 41,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,312.25/220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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